As I See It!
The Indian salon industry is becoming a global potpourri. There was a time when hairdressers travelled the world to learn trends and techniques. Today, global experts are coming to India to showcase their works. Education, expert advice, technical assistance and product sourcing – everything is a few clicks away. It’s an exciting time for the industry as the world is looking at India as the next big market for beauty and personal grooming.
I got a glimpse of this fervour at the multi-city educational tour of TIGI. The brand got two of its best experts – Ralf Boss and Andy Cheong – to travel across the major cities here, channeling the TIGI Retrospective Collection 2018 for the Indian audience. Each show was packed to full capacity and as the models walked the ramp showcasing avant garde colours and styling, the crowd cheered on. And I applauded wholeheartedly as I witnessed the new heights our industry has scaled over the last two decades. Do check out the TIGI Retrospective Collection, which is the highlight of our current issue.
On the business front, we have had a major development with Cosmoprof debuting in India with a preview show. In spite of being a scaled down version, the Cosmoprof India Preview was a crowd puller and was conducted with the professional sophistication the brand is known for. Coming up next is our brainchild – the Salon Management Congress (SMC) – in association with Professional Beauty India. The Mumbai edition of SMC will witness top brains in the salon business discussing every nuance of running a salon successfully. From establishing a sustainable brand and investing in advanced education to retaining staff and creating a skincare portfolio, these experts will cover every important aspect of salon management. As a salon owner, entrepreneur or aspiring business person, you simply can’t afford to miss it!
See you at the Salon Management Congress at Professional Beauty Mumbai Show on the 1st and 2nd of October, at Bombay Exhibition Centre, Goregaon.